Integumentary System Conditions

Question 1

What cell makes pigmentation?

Answer 1

Melanocyte

Question 2

What is skin dysplasia?

Answer 2

A precancerous skin condition that presents a rough appearance

Question 3

What is the most common type of cancer?

Answer 3

Basal cell carcinoma (80% of diagnosed skin cancer)

Question 4

What connects the epidermis to the dermis?

Answer 4

The Basal Lamina

Question 5

In what layer of skin is does squamous cell carcinoma develop?

Answer 5

epidermis

Question 6

Why is skin cancer on the lips or penis particularly dangerous?

Answer 6

The skin is very thin

Question 7

What are the ABCDE’s of melanoma?

Answer 7

Asymmetrical in shape
Border is inconsistent in clarity
Color is multitudinous
Diameter is greater than 6mm
Elevated in height and evolving or changing rapidly

Question 8

What is the medical name for a bed sore?

Answer 8

Decubitus Ulcer

Question 9

What kind of scar is caused by a melanin dump?

Answer 9

Keloid scar

Question 10

What is an ulcer?

Answer 10

An area of necrotic tissue

Question 11

What is the clear liquid in a booster called?

Answer 11

What is the clear fluid in a blister?

Question 12

Athlete’s foot is also called

Answer 12

Tinea pedis

Question 13

What is the most common type of fungal infection diagnosed?

Answer 13

Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

Question 14

Onychomychosis

Answer 14

Fungal infection of the nails

Question 15

Acne Rocea

Answer 15

Chronic inflammatory condition of facial skin and eyes, eventually resulting in papilla and pustules, and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin.

Question 16

What are the common triggers of Acne Rosacea?

Answer 16

sunlight, wind, cold temperatures, drinking hot liquids or alcohol, eating spicy food, menopause, steroidal anti-inflammatory was on the face, stress

Question 17

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 17

Skin inflammation caused by an external irritant or allergen

Question 18

What are some common triggers of allergic contact dermatitis?

Answer 18

Nickel (found on on clothing or jewelry), preservatives in lotions, adhesives in band aids, perfumes and dyes, latex, poison ivy.

Question 19

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Answer 19

Basal Cell Carcinoma (80% of all skin cancer)

Question 20

The most common form of _____ ____ _________ appears as a small hard lump in the skin with rounded pink pearly edges and a soft sunken middle.

Answer 20

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 21

What is the cardinal sign of nonmelanoma skin cancer?

Answer 21

Lesions that itch and bleed easily but don’t hurt and don’t heal

Question 22

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 22

A slow growing tumor of basal cells in the epidermis. It rarely metastasizes but will probably invade other tissues if left untreated.

Question 23

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 23

A cancer of skin cells that arises in keratinocytes superficial to the basal layer, usually appearing in areas exposed to sunlight, the main risk factor). It rarely metastasizes. It shares the typical nonmelanoma skin cancer pattern: no painful lesions that itch or bleed and don’t heal.

Question 24

Malignant Melanoma

Answer 24

Skin cancer of the melanocytes that can quickly become life threatening because it quickly metastasizes to the bones, liver or central nervous system.

Question 25

First, second and third degree burns

Answer 25

First degree: mild irritation to the superficial dermis. No blisters and heal in 2-3 days

Second: damage into deeper layers of epidermis. Blisters will be present.

Third: damage to the dermis or deeper

Question 26

Decubitus ulcers

Answer 26

Also known as bed sores, pressure sores, and tropic ulcers. They are caused by inadequate blood flow to skin that is compressed between bone and another surface. The skin cells die and then bacteria invade.

Question 27

In what settings do Decubitus Ulcers commonly occur?

Answer 27

Hospitals and nursing homes

Question 28

On the body where do decubitus ulcers commonly occur?

Answer 28

Sacrum, ischial tuberosity, elbows or anywhere that tissue is compressed for more than two hours.

Question 29

Aggressive manipulation of older scars may improve the quality of tissue by…

Answer 29

affecting local circulation and softening connective tissue.

Question 30

Fungal infections spread by…

Answer 30

Touching anything that has fungus on it

Question 31

When is massage safe for a client with a fungal infection?

Answer 31

Most clients can be massaged while infected except on the local area of infection. After the client had completely recovered it is safe to massage the previously infected area.

Question 32

What is the best way to prevent body lice?

Answer 32

Don’t share unwashed clothing!

Question 33

If a client has an active outbreak of Herpes Simplex, what can you do to reduce risk of exposure without canceling the massage?

Answer 33

Avoid touching the client’s hands

Question 34

What do you do for a client with a large collection of warts upon a body region?

Answer 34

Work through the sheet on that area and do not apply heavy pressure

Question 35

What is the liver’s role in acne vulgaris?

Answer 35

The liver detoxifies the body and filters out toxins that would otherwise excrete through the skin, which could contribute to acne.

Question 36

Severe burns to at least 15% of the body can lead to…

Answer 36

Infection, shock or circulatory collapse

Question 37

A common complication to healed 3rd degree burns is…

Answer 37

disfiguring scars snd limited mobility of the skin

Question 38

The _____ half of the heart pumps blood to the lungs (the _________ circuit)

Answer 38

Right

Pulmonary

Question 39

The ____ half of the heart pumps blood the body (the ________ circuit)

Answer 39

Left

Systemic

Question 40

Blood returns from the lungs and body to the upper chambers of the heart, called the _____

Answer 40

atrea (atreum)